SayPro Information and Targets Needed for the Quarter Internal Awareness and Training

SayPro Information and Targets Needed for the Quarter Internal Awareness and Training: Aim for 100% participation from SayPro’s team in accessibility training sessions SayPro Monthly January SCMR-17 SayPro Monthly Inclusive Design: Ensure the site is accessible to users with disabilities by SayPro Online Marketplace Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR

Objective:

The goal for this quarter is to ensure that 100% of SayPro’s team members—including designers, developers, content creators, and other key stakeholders—are educated on the importance of accessibility, how to integrate accessibility principles into their work, and how to ensure that the SayPro platform is fully accessible to users with disabilities.

Training is a critical part of maintaining inclusive design practices and ensuring that accessibility remains a priority in all future updates and features. This process will empower the entire team to build and maintain an accessible website that aligns with WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

Key Information Needed

1. Comprehensive Training Plan:
   • Customizable Training Modules: Develop training sessions tailored to various team roles, ensuring that each member of the team—designers, developers, and content creators—receives training relevant to their work responsibilities.
     • Designers: Focus on principles of accessible design, including color contrast, font size, layout, and how to design for various disabilities (visual, auditory, motor, cognitive).
     • Developers: Focus on implementing technical accessibility standards like keyboard navigation, alt text for images, semantic HTML for screen readers, and testing for compliance with WCAG guidelines.
     • Content Creators: Train content creators on writing clear, simple, and accessible content, including the use of alternative text for images, captions for videos, and creating structured content that is easy to read for users with cognitive disabilities.
2. Training Session Delivery:
   • On-demand Resources: Create a library of on-demand training materials (videos, slides, and documentation) so that team members can refer to them at any time. This ensures that new hires or team members joining during the quarter have access to the same training materials.
   • Interactive Workshops: Host live, interactive workshops for teams to engage in practical accessibility exercises. These workshops should include hands-on activities like:
     • Reviewing the SayPro website to spot accessibility issues.
     • Walking through user testing scenarios.
     • Conducting simple accessibility checks using tools like WAVE or Axe.
3. Tracking and Measuring Training Participation:
   • Attendance Tracking: Keep a record of training session attendance and ensure that 100% of the team completes at least one training session during the quarter. Make the training mandatory and track progress.
   • Post-Training Quizzes and Surveys: Administer short quizzes at the end of each training session to assess participants’ understanding of accessibility concepts. Track quiz scores to identify knowledge gaps.
     • Survey for Feedback: Use a post-training survey to gather feedback on the training sessions, asking employees what they found useful, and where they feel further clarification or education is needed.
4. Key Training Topics: The training content will focus on the following core accessibility concepts:
   • WCAG 2.1 AA Guidelines: A deep dive into Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and how they apply to SayPro’s website. The team will learn about principles like perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust (POUR) and how to implement these in their daily tasks.
   • Assistive Technologies: Educate team members about different assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice recognition software, and magnification tools. Allow team members to experience how the website is used with these technologies.
   • Keyboard Navigation: Teach the importance of keyboard-only navigation for users who cannot use a mouse. Ensure that team members understand how to design interactive elements that are keyboard accessible.
   • Accessible Multimedia: Train team members on how to make multimedia content accessible. This includes creating alt text for images, adding captions to videos, and providing audio descriptions when necessary.
   • Color Contrast and Text Readability: Instruct designers and developers on the importance of high color contrast for visibility, ensuring that users with visual impairments can access content. Use tools to test and ensure color combinations meet accessibility standards.
   • Cognitive Accessibility: Teach how to create content that is simple, easy to navigate, and understandable for people with cognitive disabilities. Discuss principles of clear writing, straightforward language, and visual cues.
   • Usability Testing and User Feedback: Provide training on how to conduct accessibility-specific usability tests and how to incorporate user feedback from individuals with disabilities into the design and development process.

Targets for the Quarter

1. 100% Participation in Training:
   • Team-wide Participation: Ensure that all team members (designers, developers, content creators, and key stakeholders) attend at least one accessibility training session during the quarter. The participation rate should be tracked and reported monthly to ensure full involvement.
   • Schedule Multiple Sessions: Offer multiple training sessions at different times to accommodate team members in various time zones or with different schedules, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate.
2. Post-Training Assessment:
   • Quiz Completion: Aim for 80% or higher of participants to pass the post-training quiz with a score of at least 80%, demonstrating a clear understanding of the accessibility principles discussed.
   • Feedback Integration: Gather feedback from at least 90% of participants after training to assess the effectiveness of the sessions. Use this feedback to adjust future training materials or delivery methods.
3. Accessibility Checklists for Teams:
   • Develop and distribute role-specific accessibility checklists that team members can use in their daily work. These checklists should help designers, developers, and content creators verify accessibility in their tasks.
   • Checklist Completion Rate: Aim to have 100% of team members incorporate the accessibility checklist into their work on new updates or features throughout the quarter.
4. Increased Awareness of Accessibility Issues:
   • Incorporate Accessibility in All Meetings: Ensure that accessibility discussions are included in regular team meetings (design, development, and content creation), ensuring that all decisions and workflows consider accessibility.
   • Accessibility Considerations in New Features: 100% of new features or updates launched during the quarter should be reviewed for accessibility compliance. All new content should also adhere to the accessibility guidelines developed.
5. Measurable Changes in Accessibility Implementation:
   • Track Accessibility Fixes: Track how many accessibility issues identified during the quarter are resolved by the team members who underwent training. Ensure that at least 90% of identified issues are addressed within a reasonable time frame.
   • Team Involvement in Accessibility Audits: Ensure that after training, at least 50% of team members actively participate in accessibility audits (manual checks, tool-based checks, or user testing) throughout the quarter.
6. Promote a Culture of Accessibility:
   • Accessibility Champions: Designate Accessibility Champions within each team who will act as advocates for accessibility. These champions should ensure that the principles learned in training are consistently applied and that their peers are supported in implementing accessible designs.
   • Team Discussions on Accessibility: Foster an environment where team members can share best practices and new findings about accessibility. Schedule at least one team-wide discussion session on accessibility challenges and solutions each month.

Conclusion

The success of SayPro’s Inclusive Design initiative for the quarter will largely depend on ensuring that the entire team is equipped with the knowledge, tools, and motivation to prioritize accessibility in every aspect of their work. 100% participation in accessibility training will empower team members to understand the importance of accessibility and take responsibility for implementing inclusive practices. By setting clear targets and tracking progress throughout the quarter, SayPro can build a strong foundation for continuous improvement in accessibility, leading to a more inclusive and accessible experience for all users.